New York Herald, 1835-1924 The New York Herald [No. 9295 (February 22, 1862)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09770 Author/Creator: New York Herald, 1835-1924 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: February 22, 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 56.3 cm, Width: 39.4 cm Order a Copy
One issue of The New York Herald newspaper dated February 22, 1862. Contains news on Civil War battles and current events. Of particular interest is a map of Fort Donelson and the areas surrounding. There are also mentions of the anniversary of President Washington's Birthday, and the text of the proclamation given by President Lincoln to celebrate Washington's birth. (see GLC06038) An article on the fourth page laments the death of Willie Lincoln. On the last page of the newspaper there is an article concerning Nathaniel Gordon's accused crime of international slave trade and his execution.
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